Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin
Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin is a water-soluble green colourant derived from plant chlorophyll by saponification and replacement of the central magnesium ion with copper. It delivers clean blue-green shades in food, beverage, supplement, and personal care applications.
The colourant carries the E number E141ii in the European Union and CAS 11006-34-1. It is the dominant water-soluble member of the chlorophyll colour family, complementing the oil-soluble chlorophyll (E140) used for fat-based systems.
We source bulk Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin from top China manufacturers for our partners. The manufacturers are in Guangdong and Zhejiang. A smaller requirement can ship in a combined container with other ingredients.
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- Packaging
- 25 kg kraft paper bag with PE inner liner
- ISO 9001
- HACCP
- Halal
- Kosher
Specifications
Grades / Types Available: Food Grade, Feed Grade
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Dark green powder |
| Total Chlorophyllins | ≥ 95% |
| Copper Content | 4.0-6.5% |
| Solubility | Water-soluble |
| pH (1% solution) | 9.5-12.0 |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤ 5 mg/kg |
| Arsenic | ≤ 3 mg/kg |
| Purity/Assay | ≥ 90% (Food Grade) |
| Viscosity | 100-200 mPa.s (Feed Grade) |
| Moisture/Loss on Drying | ≤ 8% (Food Grade) |
| Particle Size/Mesh | 80 mesh (Food Grade) |
| Ash | ≤ 5% (Feed Grade) |
| Lead | ≤ 1 ppm (Food Grade) |
| Total Plate Count | ≤ 1000 cfu/g (Food Grade) |
| Yeast & Mold | ≤ 100 cfu/g (Food Grade) |
Common Markets Grades
Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin is graded by total colour content, usually specified as percent total chlorophyllins or as absorbance at 405 nm in aqueous buffer.
Powder grades range from 4 to 95 percent active colour. The 4 to 10 percent grades on lactose or maltodextrin carriers serve dry beverage mixes and confectionery, while high-purity 90 to 95 percent powders are used for dietary supplements and pharmaceutical applications.
Liquid grades at 1 to 5 percent active colour are formulated in alkaline aqueous solution and are convenient for in-line dosing into beverage, dairy, and sauce systems.
Pharmaceutical-grade material conforming to United States Pharmacopeia and Food Chemicals Codex monographs is produced for tablet coatings, mouthwashes, and topical preparations. Spec sheets typically include copper content (commonly 4 to 6 percent), which is bound within the porphyrin ring and not bioavailable as free copper.
Applications
- Mint and herb flavoured confectionery, gums, and lozenges
- Pistachio, matcha, and herb-positioned dairy products and ice creams
- Liqueurs, absinthe-style spirits, and green-tinted beverages
- Sports drinks, juices, and flavoured waters in green shades
- Soups, sauces, and pesto-style products
- Pasta, noodles, and savory bakery items with herbal or vegetable cues
- Mouthwashes, toothpastes, and oral-care products
- Dietary supplements positioned around chlorophyll content
- Pharmaceutical tablet coatings and syrups
- Soaps, shampoos, and personal care products
- Pet food and treats for green coloration
- Cosmetic preparations including masks, gels, and colour sticks
Brands Using Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin
Widely-distributed consumer products that list Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin on the ingredient label.
- Nature's WayChlorofresh Liquid Chlorophyll ↗Nature's Way official Chlorofresh Liquid Chlorophyll product page identifies the product as a chlorophyllin copper complex (sodium copper chlorophyllin) for detoxification support.Label verified 2026-05-24
- Nature's WayChlorofresh Chlorophyll Gummies ↗Nature's Way Chlorophyll Gummies product page lists chlorophyllin copper complex (100 mg per serving) as the active.Label verified 2026-05-24
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China Manufacturers of Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin
Top Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin manufacturers in China.
- Naturlich (ZhuHai) Food Ingredients &Solutions10 ingredients in the directory
Zhejiang Haining Fengming Chlorophyll Co., Ltd.11 ingredients in the directory
Company names and logos are the property of the manufacturers themselves. They are listed here because our own directory records them as producing this ingredient. A listing is not an endorsement by them, and we do not represent them or speak on their behalf.
How We Help Source Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin
Direct Factory Sourcing
We run the whole process: selecting the manufacturer from the top Chinese food ingredient producers, negotiating the price, verifying quality, and coordinating the logistics. You deal with us instead of with several factories at once.
Original Packaging and Documents from the Manufacturer
The manufacturer sends your Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin out of its own factory in the original packing, through to your destination port. The COA, COO, MSDS, TDS and any certifications reach you from the manufacturer as well.
Free Samples and Lead Time
We send 100 to 500 g free for your own laboratory to test and you cover only the courier, usually within 2 to 3 working days. ETD is usually within 7 to 15 days once the order is confirmed, and we check that date against the factory's own manufacturing schedule before we give it to you.
Combined Shipment
We can load Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin together with other ingredients such as Beta Carotene, Caramel Colour and Lycopene into one 20' FCL. If your quantity is small, we can also ship LCL.
Regulatory Status
The European Union approves Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin as a food colour under E141ii, and Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 defines the use levels per food category. The closely related copper complexes of chlorophyll fall under E141i.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration permits sodium copper chlorophyllin as a colour additive exempt from certification under 21 CFR 73.125, restricted to use in citrus-based dry beverage mixes at levels not to exceed 0.2 percent. Broader food-colour use is not currently approved in the United States, though the substance is widely used in dietary supplements under separate provisions.
JECFA has evaluated chlorophyllin-copper complexes and accepted them for food use within established limits. The Codex name is Chlorophylls and Chlorophyllins, Copper Complexes (INS 141).
The colourant is plant-derived and is generally accepted as vegan, vegetarian, kosher, and halal. Bound copper content is monitored to specification, and free ionic copper limits are typically very low.
Manufacturing Process
The starting material is chlorophyll-rich plant biomass, most commonly alfalfa (lucerne) or grass, with smaller volumes from nettle, spinach, and silkworm droppings (an unusual but historically used Asian source).
Dried biomass is extracted with a polar organic solvent such as acetone or ethanol to yield a crude chlorophyll concentrate. The extract contains a mixture of chlorophyll a and chlorophyll b along with lipids and waxes.
The chlorophyll concentrate is then saponified with alkali, which removes the phytol tail and the methyl ester groups to produce free chlorophyllin acids. The central magnesium is simultaneously displaced and replaced with copper from a copper salt, yielding the more stable Cu-chlorophyllin complex.
The sodium salts of the resulting chlorin acids are precipitated, washed, and spray-dried. The finished material is a dark green powder, freely soluble in water and stable across a broader pH range than the native magnesium chlorophyll.
